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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc

BW 42MOT history

BW 42 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

BW 42 grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
155,448 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BW 42
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BW 42 was last recorded at 155,448 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 7,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,988 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,460 miles
Average per year
9,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,448 miles
  • 2024 – 147,988 miles
  • 2023 – 144,556 miles
  • 2022 – 137,762 miles
  • 2021 – 129,941 miles
  • 2020 – 122,346 miles
  • 2019 – 113,370 miles
  • 2018 – 106,046 miles
  • 2017 – 94,203 miles
  • 2016 – 83,031 miles
  • 2015 – 70,754 miles
  • 2014 – 57,922 miles
  • 2013 – 43,864 miles
  • 2012 – 33,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,448 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    155,448 miles
    Test number
    274050254577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    986994285062
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,988 miles
    Test number
    963262049359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,988 miles (+3,432)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,988 miles
    Test number
    227617754577
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass144,556 miles (+6)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,556 miles
    Test number
    356814929793
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail144,550 miles (+6,788)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,550 miles
    Test number
    445329347704
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on

  7. Pass137,762 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    244429358823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE: INNER TREAD FEATHERED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  8. Fail137,762 miles (+7,821)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,762 miles
    Test number
    990333776964
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOSR TYRE: INNER TREAD FEATHERED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  9. Pass129,941 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,941 miles
    Test number
    577117783958
    • AdvisoryCENTRAL EXHAUST SLEEVE ROTTEN AND NOT FULLY CLAMPING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  10. Fail129,940 miles (+7,594)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,940 miles
    Test number
    260668192291
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER AREA (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCENTRAL EXHAUST SLEEVE ROTTEN AND NOT FULLY CLAMPING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR CONSOLE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

  11. Pass122,346 miles (+8,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,346 miles
    Test number
    161126075209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,370 miles (+7,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,370 miles
    Test number
    605864603677
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVERS & UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME ITEMS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass106,046 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    242582195617
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail106,046 miles (+11,843)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    949957280328
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17/91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass94,203 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    870916871632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail94,186 miles (+11,155)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,186 miles
    Test number
    353766361268
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass83,031 miles (+12,277)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,031 miles
    Test number
    317297151611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass70,754 miles (+12,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    366196617315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass57,922 miles (+14,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    895695454216
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass43,864 miles (+9,924)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,864 miles
    Test number
    337395443443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,940 miles
    Test number
    169189962201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,940 miles2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,940 miles
    Test number
    898108662257
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about BW 42

What vehicle is registration BW 42 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BW 42 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does BW 42 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BW 42 is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on BW 42?
The MOT on BW 42 is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BW 42 done?
BW 42 was recorded at 155,448 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,234 miles a year.
Has BW 42 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BW 42 has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on BW 42 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on BW 42 find?
BW 42 passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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